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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-12-10
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 467-
estate OF ELIZA McCLELLAND.

IL
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4674
ESTATE OF ELIZA McCLELLAND.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court iu and for the parish Of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or any duly qualified
anctioneer, at the last residence of the deceas-
ed. in the parish of st. Landry, on WEDWES-
cribed property, belonging to the estate OF
Eliza McCelland, deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry, to-wit;
No. l. Fifty arpents, more or less, bounded
north by public road, south and east by lands
of this estate and west by lands of III. L, Gar
land, with buildings and Improvements.
No. =. Twenty five arpents ofland bounded
north and west by lands of this estate, south
by lands of DR.. Theogene Chachere and east
by lands claimed by Il. Guidry.
No. 3. Twenty-Five arpents of land bounded
north by public road, south and west by lands
of this estate and east by lands claimed by Il
Guidry.
No. A. Fifty arpents of land bounded north
by lands of this estate, south by lands of Price
east by lands of Dir. Theo Chachere and west
by lands of Fl L. Garland with corn CRIB, sta
BILE, &c.
Terms and Conditions.-O third cash and
the,balance payable in one and two years from
the day of sale. with notes bearing interest al
rate OF eight per cent per annum from mat"
/ rity, with the usual reservations OF the paet
I ..de non alienendo.' special mortgage, ana ten
per cent attorneys fees in case OF coiiecelon
| for non-payment. The land to be sold III MT
! and twenty-five arpent lots, to be explained
/ at sale. THE0GENE CHACHERE,
Nov. II, 1887. ADMINISTRATOR
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Meteorological.
Monthly Meteorological Bulletin of the La.
Weather Service for November, 1887.


NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2, 1887.
Theprominent meteorological conditions af
feeting Louisiana during November, 1887
were as follows:
On the morning of the 9th cyclone dis
turbance of slight energy was observed CEN
trail in eastern Missouri that moved northeast
erly and out over the north Atlantic coast
Light rains resulted therefrom in this StssIA
on p. m. of 9th. This disturbance was fol-
lowed by an anti-cyclone with cold northerly
winds, oecasioning q fall in the Temperature
of from ~ to l8 degrees throughout the state
by the morning of the iltli. Frost was re-
ported from the northern parishes.
Light local rains occurred ON the H-l8th
due to temperature changes.
An anti-cyelohe developed in the northwest
territories on u. IN of 18th that moved almost
due south, oceasionBg decided fall in the
Temperature and general frosf
On u. m OF 22d cyclone Of considerable
energy developed in northern Texas but was
hemlned IN by anti-cyelones on the south At
lahtic coast and in the northwest territories
that speedily oyercame its energy, leaving
the depression without marked center, but
resulting in heavy rainfall in the northern
part of this state on % 4th and 25th
The prominent meteorological feature OF
the month predicted 48 hours irt advance by
the Signal Seryicei was the anticyclone that
developed in the far northwest on Il. nj. of
Goth, C9using a decided fall in the tempera-
ture of all states east of the Rocky mountains,
and minimum temperatures i'll the tweutes
in the northern parishes of this state on the
29th Light rains, due to temperature chan
ges, fell ON the 9th and 2Sth.
II. Il. kERKAM, Sig Corps, Director.
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Personal.

DR.. j. e. Gardiner, formerly of Chatagnier,
in this parish, returned from Texas short
time ago, where he has been residing for the
past four years. He speaks in high terms of
the phenomenal growth Of the towns and
cities and of the push and energy of the citi-
zens of the Lone Star State, but he prefers
the salubrity of our ST. Landry climate to all
other sections he has visited. The DR.. is in
the life insurance business and will make
Opelousas his headquarters for some time to
come He represents the largest and strosg
est insurance company in the world, the .Mu-
tual Life" of New York, whose policy-holder
are counted by thousands in every State in the
Union except Louisiana, where, owing to the
visitations of yellow fever in former years,
that prudent corporation has not sought busi-
ness. Now that our present quarantine sys-
tenn has been thoroughly tested and its eff.
cheney clearly established, it's agents have in
vaded our borders and the DIR. is one of the
first in the field
Mr.. w. c. Harrington, one of our Bellevue
farmers, left some fine specimen ears of corn
at our office last week. They were a cross
between the Tuscarora and G0urd Seed vari-
cites, having deep grain and small cob. 1t
seems to us that it would pay our farmers, il
they would he more careful in improving their
farm seeds, For instance: In selecting the
best and earliest ears of corn from the field
and putting them aside for plantingt and
picking cotton from the earliest and Iaost
prolific stalks, the finest and best matnrel
bolls-untiI you have a sufficient quantity.
thus selected, TO give you seed for another
year This is the true secret of improy ing
the standard and value of all kinds Of seed,
it matters not of what variety they may be,
DR.. V. X Irion, of Avoyelles, has pcrs4,a-
nentiy located here for the pract ice of den
tistry and has opened his offico near the cor
ner of Landry and Market streets, The DR..
is q son of ex- Congressman Irion, and brings
excellent recommendations as to capacity, &c
Mr. nd
lily, of Seguin, Texas, has purchased home iss
Prairie Hayes, and others who ACCOMPANIED
him have rented land near Rayne. The in.
fiux OF strangers into our parish, in search of
homes, is steadily keeping up.
Express Messenger Smith, who killed the
two train robbers, while attempting to rob
the train, near Ell Paso, Texas, some weeks
ago. was married to Miss Eda Murray, belle
of San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, the 4th.
G.. 7. Jones, OF Kelley Springs, Texas, wish
es to know the whereabouts of any of Com
papy b., 28th Louisiana Infantry, or
better known as the Vicksburg 2sth.
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W. Preaiaent,a messnga. nlthongh calfinea

The Presidents message, although cWiined
to one topic--a reduction of the tariff-has
ELECTED much favorable comment npon it at
home and abroad. Tic free traders are iubi-
LIANT over the recommendations set forth
therein, but the protectionists are moody and
reticent in expressing their opinions upon its
tendency and effects upon the legislation OF
Congress-. It NAV be expected, however, that
some sort of bill will be passed at the pres
ent session modifying and reducing the ex-
isting tariff laws of the country. The Presi.
dent has spoken so plainly. that our national
law makers can scarcely ignore the features
of the message.
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FOR SALE C9EAP.
Improved Town PropRtsly, Etd

IA we'll known business stand near tho
Railroad.large store house, together with a
commodious residence and all necessary out
buildings, all new and in good order.
"a good residence and lot of ground, cor
ner of Court and North streets, with outbuild-
ings.
"a small residence on Court street ad-
joiping the above.
4-l0G acres of fine wood land-a small por-
tion cleared-situated in Prairie Basse.
For terms, etc, apply to
q C.E. LEMELLE,
Dec. l0-3m OpelousasiJL La.
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Rayne Signal. Mi. Anthony Gosselien, AN
energetic farmer of Yale, Guthrie county,
Iowa, spent the past week in Cur parish pros.
meeting. He was charmed BY cur beautiful
country and genial climate and before leaving
for home on Thursday, purchased three hun
dred and fifty acres of ialld vest OF town he
will return III March to permanently reside
among u.s. He informed Us that quito num-
ber OF people from bis section Of the State CON
template moving South soon, TO nil Of whom
Va extend the hand of good fellowship and
saw IA WelcOmes
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The old saw "that it never rains but 1t
ponrsu has been fully verified in this section
Tor the past few days. The weather has been
making up for lost time, and cisterns, ponds,
bitches and bayous are all full of water now.
Bog holes are already appearing in our high.
ways, and III the rains continue much loager
the roads will be decidedly bad.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1857
ESTATE OF PAUL j. BAY.
Whereas, James Virgins of the parish OF
St. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the es-
tate Of Paul j. Bay, deceased, late OF st.
Landry parish -.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will fiie the
same in writing, in my office, in the town oa o.
OpeIousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
pao IN 1897 Clerk.
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NO. States: There is considerable excite
ment in the City of Mexico owing to the belief
in wellinformed circles that the United States
government has transmitted to the Mexican
government acclaim in behalf of A. K. Cut
ting, who was arrested and imprisoned at El
Paso del Norte for an article which he pub
lished in Texas The Nacional, a leading pa
per of the City of Mexico calls upon the press
of the country to protest against the payment
of the claim.
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Jonas Jacobs, tho newsdealer, has just re-
peiyed q yery nice assortment of articles suit
able for holiday presents, which he is offering
at remarkably low prices. Besides story pa
pers, magazines, periodicals, novels, &c, he
sas wall pockets, picture frames, photo and
albums, papeteries, work boxes,
writing desks, Christmas and New Year cards,
vases, st@tues, toilet sets, scrap books, scrap
pictures. &C., &c. Go and price them.
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Al sorreI horse, both hind feet white, q bald
face branded on left hip, saddled and bri-
died, was found hitehed to post at the Nor.
gan Depot where he had been for couple OF
days. The owner can get him by calling at
Theo. Chacheres store, proving property ana
paYing for this notice.
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The Fiftieth Congress completed its organi-
zatian on last Monday. without any ~ fhe
usual delays incident to such occas3ns. SEN
ator ingalls,, (Rep.,) Of Kansas, ia President
bro tenn. OF the Senate Hon. Jno. O. Carli 9le
iDem.l, Of Kentucky, was reelected Speaker
of the House. In his address he advocated a
reduction of the revenues of the country. The
Presidents message was devoted mainly to Q
reduction OF the tariff.
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Merchants who adyesrise their goods and
let the people know whs they have and the
prices they sell at, always give their purcha-
sers the best materials and the best bargains.
In buying your holiday supplies we advise our
readers to visit these enterprising houses and
verify our statements. You will not be dis
appointed.
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The crisis that was imminent in the French
Republic, few days ago, has been quieted by
the election to the presidency of M. Sadi- Car
not. one Of the ministers of the late Cabinet.
which appears to give general satisfaction to
the different departments OF the ChamDer oi
Dannt;es. new cabinet will be formed i'm.
gnediately and will doubtless inclnde some OF
the former members, whose patriotic course
ID the late troubles was applauded by the
Chamber of Denuties.
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Close readers of the st. Landry Democratic
have doubtless noticed the gentle eoddliug
and patting on the back the "honest," 'anti-
ring element of the Republican party has
lately received at its hands Well-but per-
bans this Eaa good place to quote the follow
snR horrid BUN from the New Orleaes Plea
yune
Buying an honest colored voter and having
him subsequently sell out to the other party
on election day is a case of black itgratitude
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an excursion train will be run from Washing
ton to New Orleans on Dec. 2lst, but does
nct give the rates of fare. The excursion is
given for the benefit Of the Catholic Church
aF New iberia
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What more acceptable or appropriate hoii-
day present, for old or young, can you find
than some article from the beautiful assort-
ment of jewelry which Remi Mornhinyeg has
provided for tho occasion--al of the latest
styles, and to suit every purse.
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While you are selling yonr crops, handling
money, and settling other bills, do not forget
what yon are owing the COURIER. Pay por-
tion of your Indebtedness to us, il not all. We
need the money now.
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Bienville New Era After all the benefit it
is claimed prohibition has been to Atlanta,
Ca, and that too by men who opposed IL in
the FIRST election, it was defeated in the eiec-
tion held in that city last week. The whites
contest was for the negro vote, which was
captured BY the liquor men. Money and
whisky combined viii beat money and lemon
ade eyery time In influencing the colored SOW
ereign, especially in cold weather.
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If Won are in search of suitable Christ
mas or New Year gift, go to Il. MorDhinyeg's
and you will be sure to find one that will suit
both your fancy and your purse. He has them
at ali prices and of all kinds, and to please
all customers,9
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Wagons have commenced begging on the
road leading through Garland's lane. How
viii travel be few days hence if the rains
continue
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The short crop of Irish potatoes in the West
will run the price up next spring, and SO
Southern farmers are advised to plant early
and get the benefit of the eady spring mar
ket.-Shreveport Times.
Plant them now. 1t will pay.
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Twill open Photo Gallery and do work
for few weeks only, at my old stand, oppo-
site the COURIER office have oil of Mr..
Burke's negatives, and those wishing dupli-
cate copies should call early. w. A. BONNET.
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Police Jury Proceedings.

OPELoUsAs, La, 5th Dec, 1887
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present: Albert Guidry, President, DIR. X,
III. Littell, A. Perrodn, ID. z. Saizan, E. Du-
buisson, Sam Haas.
The reading of the proceedings of the last
meeting was dispensed with. q
On motion of DIR. r. FL. Littell, duly second,
ed, that the ordinance of the Police Jury pass
ed July 18th, 1887, ordering All election to take
place on the 9th day of December, 1851 ON
the question of prohibition of the sale Of al
coholic liquors in the parish, be and is here
by repealed.
Mr.. Dubuisson voting no.
Messrs Carron and Young here took their
seats.
A petition from the residents of the 4th
magistrate ward lin the 3 Police Jury ward)
was read asking that the hogs be not allowed
to run at large in said 4th magistrate ward
and also counter petition was read, when on
motion both petitions were laid over until the
next meeting.
Messrs j. o. Richard, Maurice Colomb. Val
sin Richard, DR.. L. L. Tarlton, Arthur Jean,
L. M. Andersen and Dr. E. S. Barry, were ap-
pointed a committee to have the road leading
from Mrs. Mcpherson to Prairie Basse pro-
perly laid out, provided it costs no right OF
way to the parish.
On motion of DIR, r. III. Lttell, duly second
ed, it was resolved that the President be and
he is hereby authorized and instructed to
bring SUIT against the signers of the obliga-
tion of May lst, 1886, which the parish holds
as guarantee for the special tax levied by
the town of Opelousas to aid in rebuilding the
Courthouse, for the balance of the $4,000 (eight
thousand dollars) remaining unpaid.
1t was further Resolved, that the President
is authorized to employ counsel for said pur-
pose, the parish attorney having recused him
self because of his interest in tho suit,
and that the fee to be paid the counsel
employed, shall be Is oIo) five per cent OF the
amount collected if no contest takes place
and 10000 ten per cent in case the suit be
contested.
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Messrs. Littell, Saizan and Haas, hav-
ing been appointed committee to examine
the vouchers in the hands of the Treasurer,
reported through their chairman. MIR. Littell,
that they examined and counted the vonch
ers presented by the Treasurer amounting to
($8, 8,92678) Eight Thousand Nine Hundred aud
Twenty-Six 7Sll00 Dollars, as oper his state
ment filed, that the amount corresponded
with items in cash book when on motion, it
was resolved, that the vouchers be cancelled
and that the Treasurer have credit for hat
amount and the vouchers were accordingly
cancelled.
Messrs. Young, Carron and Dubuisson, loD
ing been appointed a committee to examine
the claims filed against the parish, reported
through their chairman Mr.. Young, that they
examined and found correct the following
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The Terrebonne Times says:
There is good deal of complaint at the
late arrival OF the mails. The schedule don't
seem to please anybody except the railroad
officials
Just the case here.
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Neat cheap, durable, or Hpental and use
ful-that describes MornhinVeg's new stock
lnf iewelry to a T. Go and see il.
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AcciDEsT. EARLY Thursday morning while
d colored man. "a hack driver from Eola oy
tsse rarae of Dan --- was harnessing o
horse In Perkins' stable, his quiet occupation
was suddenly interrupted by receiving load
Of bird shot in the head, the horse also getting
the benefit Of a few grains, which had been
accidentally discharged from q gun In the
hands of Il A. Wallio who was carelessiy hand
ling the weapon across the street. The wound
d iiot supposed to be fatal Another lesson
OH the careless use of firearms.
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We have had some regular Christmas wea
ther during the past week-rainy, muddy and
disagreeable. Probably when the holidays
arrive we may have pleasant and beautiful
aava
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NOTICE OF REGnsTRATHON,

will be in my office, at Opelousas, daily,
from Monday, the 12th to Thursday. the 22d
of December, inclusive-to revise and correct
registration, and to register those entitled to
registration. AID. LASTRAPES,
Dec l0-2t. Registrar.
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The recent rains have brought in the ducks
and snipe. Doubtless our market will be well
supplied with game in the future.
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On motion it was resolved, That the follow
ing is the estimate exhibiting the various
items of expenditures necessary for the ser
vice of the year 1888, and that the said esti-
-zste be published for (3Ol thirty days before
the amount of the tax be fixed and determin
ed as the law requires.
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Steadily the McEnery boom booms forth in
creased E.ajority delegations MS the parish
UenYentions are heard from. The Picayune's
columns of Nichols estimates are rapidly de.
elining and It's mathematician now charges
ito Afaicanization the steady growth OF Nc
Enery's crushing addition table. Well, count
e you may, Mrs. Pic, You will not be able 20
sgnre out d majority for the reform candidate
IL ahe state Convention. The mass of the.
people fail to see any reform in the pro
atamne mapped out by the anti-administra-
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We are authorized to announce Mr.. OC-
sTAVE FONTENOT as candidate for sheriff
ii the election in April next.
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The New York Times of Sunday, says that
no less than four separate excursion parties
of Wall street men are now doing the South
with investment in view.
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~ order I'd raise the funds necessary 10
AaslEe kisa last payment on our fins steam en-
EsNes fallD on the Ist pFox, the indefatigable
zasAnzIltse appointed BIZ 0pelausas steam
ksEa No. N0. ID preparing rare treat for
aNx fun loving people, ID the shape of re-
sss;stAf entertainments which win be given
8ba 24sh inst. The attractions offered
ss ke we'll Worth the price charged for atl-
asslan, mud those who attend viii haye the
stinnal satisfaction If knowing that the
MT they apand with kiie 6remen win be
vi tho protection pf thsiF property
sks make theit arrangements ~ be ofl
|s8R# 0s kAe 24th.
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For Sheriff:

We are authorized TO announce Gen. THOS
Il. ANDERSON as a candidate for Sheriff of
II. Landry at the coming election.
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Alex. HYDE, who was under bond for some
misdemeanor, committed breach of the peace
last week and left for parts unknown.
Through the efforts of Frank Jones and con,
stable J. B. Zacherie the fugitive was traced
Nd gheneyyille and arrested there, broa ght
back ard lodged in jail here last Monday,
greatly to the relief Of Uncle sans wilkins
Who had kindly signed bond for his appear
nnae, From what we can learn, the arrest
W. heat piece OF detective work on the part
oi Jones and zacharie, for which they deserve
lANnh credit.
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Among the first of our merchants to bid for
Aha holiday trade is the wide-awake firm of
Elements Il Wilson, whose advertisements
vii ha found in another column. These en-
IsfpFiaing gentlemen do not propose TO be
leIs behind ID the race to the bright goal OF
Aa0cess, and the very fattering patronage
they have already secured speaks well tor
thair business tact, liherality and solid busi-
fsaa Gsgparity. lii addition To their already
veil assorted stoel Of staple and fancy goods
Aath groceries Ind dry -goods- they have
I sspst laaa III splendid stock Of gooda appro-
AzsAte ID the season, and We would advise our
Fsaaera who may need anything in their line
y give them call.
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NO. IL.
JUDICIAL, NOTICES.
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 4735
ESTATE OF LAsTIE DUPRE.

ESTATE OF LAsTIE DUPRE.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry. there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed or any other duly qualified auctioneer,
at the Court House door, in Opelousas, parish
of st. Landry, on WEDNESDAY,, January
H. 1888, the following described property,
belonging to the estate of Lastie Dupr6, TO-
wit:
l. A body of land known as the Stock Farm
of Lastie Dupre, situated in Prairie Mamou,
containing an area of 81 acres, with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, and
composed of the N. w of d. E. of sec. 8
and the s. w. of the S, E. / Of sec. in T.
7 S. R. 2 W., adjoining on one side lands of
JOS Langley, and bounded on the other by
Cadet Chretien.
2. The remnant of the stock of Lastie Du,
pre-, consisting
lst, of all horses branded with the brand
figuring thus